Adventures of Huckleberry Finn

Mark Twain

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Chartwell Books
12 August 2025

Literature, Poetry & Criticism; Classic fiction (pre c 1945); Adventure; Historical fiction

Series: Chartwell Deluxe Editions

Revel in Huck Finn's adventure on the Mississippi River with this handsome gift edition of the American masterpiece by Mark Twain.

A favorite among young readers and adults alike, Mark Twain's Adventures of Huckleberry Finn, first published in 1884, is considered to be the author's masterpiece, as well asone of the best American novels ever written.

In order to escape his abusive father, Huckleberry Finn fakes his own death. He meets up with the runaway slave Jim, and the two begin a new, carefree life on a raft traversing the Mississippi River. Despite their travels bringing them more trouble than expected and the fear of being returned to their old lives, Huck Finn and Jim form a bond that helps protect them from the judgments of a hypocritical society that claims to value civilization even as it benefits from the horror of slavery.

This collectible edition features:

An elegant faux-leather cover with foil-embossed designsIntroduction by American literature scholar and professor Steven FryeUnabridged textA timeline of the life and times of Mark TwainThis lovely classic is a perfect gift or a wonderful addition to your home library.

Other Chartwell Deluxe Editions include: Alice's Adventures in Wonderland, Anne of Green Gables, Dracula, Emma, The Essential Tales and Poems of Edgar Allan Poe, The Iliad, Inferno, Irish Fairy and Folk Tales, The Legend of Sleepy Hollow, Little Women, Meditations, Moby Dick, Phantom of the Opera, Pride and Prejudice, and The Republic.

By: Mark Twain
Imprint: Chartwell Books
Country of Publication: United States
Dimensions: Height: 191mm, Width: 146mm, Spine: 27mm
Weight: 712g
ISBN: 9780785845614
ISBN 10: 0785845615
Series: Chartwell Deluxe Editions
Pages: 328
Publication Date: 12 August 2025
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active

Mark Twain (1835-1910) grew up in Hannibal Missouri. He began his career as a journeyman printer and journalist. His youthful experiences along the Mississippi inspired some of his most famous works-and The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn. In addition to his well-known works of fiction, he was also a prolific travel writer. Among his best-known works is Life on the Mississippi. He was also a star of the lecture circuit.